Choose the correct passive voice: "The council had approved the plan before the objection was raised."
- A. The plan had been approved by the council before the objection was raised. ✓
- B. The plan was approved by the council before the objection was raised.
- C. The plan had being approved by the council before the objection was raised.
- D. The plan has been approved by the council before the objection was raised.
Correct answer
A. The plan had been approved by the council before the objection was raised.
Explanation
Past perfect active becomes past perfect passive: 'had been approved'.